AB1209 mandates cannabis industry employers to obtain workers' compensation coverage and report it to the administrative director.

AB1209 adds Section 3700.7 to the Labor Code, requiring cannabis industry employers to annually obtain workers' compensation coverage and report it to the administrative director. The administrative director can contract with agents to assist employers in complying with this requirement. Employers who fail to comply face enforcement actions by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. The administrative director can provide administrative assistance and extend compliance deadlines for employers unable to obtain coverage.

AB1209 mandates cannabis industry employers to obtain workers' compensation coverage and report it to the administrative director.

AB1209 adds Section 3700.7 to the Labor Code, requiring cannabis industry employers to annually obtain workers' compensation coverage and report it to the administrative director. The administrative director can contract with agents to assist employers in complying with this requirement. Employers who fail to comply face enforcement actions by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. The administrative director can provide administrative assistance and extend compliance deadlines for employers unable to obtain coverage.